The Ugly Truth

I just watched the movie The Ugly Truth, starring Katherine Heigl & Gerard Butler, released in 2009. It is another "feel good movie" with a "predictable ending". Here is a synopsis, taken from rottentomatoes.com:

Abby Richter is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. She's in for a rude awakening when her bosses team her with Mike Chadway, a hardcore TV personality who promises to spill the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick.

Two actors I really enjoy watching...I love Katherine Heigl from Grey's Anatomy (obviously) and Gerard Butler from 300 (duh!). The comedy and chemistry between the two are believable.

What I liked:
1. Good looking cast with swoon-worthy bods - especially Eric Winter who plays Colin.
2. Happy ending - I don't like bad endings in a movie, I want to believe that everything has a happy ending.
3. Simple, non-complicated script - I like movies where I don't have to think much. Since movies are generally 1.5 hours long, I would like it in a way so my brain is on autopilot for most of the ride; after all it is supposed to be 'entertainment'

What I didn't like:
1. The movie was overly predictable - self-explanatory.
2. The dude was not as macho as his exterior - for a guy who talked so much trash about women, he sure fall easy. She didn't have to do anything to win him over! If only life was that way!
3. Lack of punch in the script - Though I like simplicity in the overall script, The Ugly Truth did not pack any punch, unlike something like Marley & Me.

Just my two cents worth!

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